Friday, October 24, 2014

FOUR FILMS - 7500, THE DEAD 2:INDIA, THE SCRIBBLER, MALIGNANT

7500

This horror film about supernatural events on a plane is genuinely thoughtful and surprising. Does a good job of establishing who the characters were and what they were all about. Goes in an unexpected direction at the end. Cheesy special effects but otherwise an entertaining film with a few scary moments and a nice plot twist.


THE DEAD 2: INDIA

The first movie worked because of its African location. This sequel, set in India, doesn't make as good a use of its locale also more human interest storylines compared to the first film detracts from the action but the zombies here are great - slow moving, everywhere, genuinely creepy. Not as good as the first film but fun to see especially when you thought zombie films were passe.


THE SCRIBBLER

This movie throws a lot at the viewer (even a talking dog) but is ultimately a hollow nothingness that makes no sense.  Hipster rubbish that is full of forgettable uninspired visuals....Not recommended.


MALIGNANT

Sort of an updated version of the Terminal Man with alcoholism.  Overall forgettable but saved a little bit by the usual over the top Brad Dourif.  Without Dourif, this film would have been less than nothing.


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